private label

noun

: a label associated with a specific chain store
also : a brand or product having a private label
usually hyphenated when used attributively
private-label clothes

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But Food Lion is winning budget-conscious shoppers with its value and private label strength, Lempert said. Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026 Citi said private label has historically failed to win share. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026 Here, Momofuku's beverage director, Jordan Salcito—who produces her own private label in Campania—explains why southern Italy should be on every wine lover's map. Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2026 Amazon grocery pulls products from both the company's private label as well as name-brand products. Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for private label

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of private label was in 1950

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“Private label.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/private%20label. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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